Artwork on new bridge comes from artist with Roanoke roots Gene Marrano March 26, 2019 1 minute read FB photo Mural artist Tucker Mara grew up in Roanoke, went to Patrick Henry High School and now lives in New York City. He was selected to design the artwork now adorning panels on the new Franklin Road Bridge. Share: Post navigation Previous: Peregrine falcons make urban comeback in VirginiaNext: Tech has first NCAA wrestling champ; Liberty forward on NCAA tourney Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026